Publicly available information released following a Freedom of Information (FOI) access request for the period 2014-15.

FOI reference number:

FOI 2016/23

Date of release: 11 July 2016

Summary of FOI Request: [All] communications about the discussions between CSIRO and the Australian Antarctic Division over the transfer of staff or capability involving ice core or atmospheric research, time period to April 15 to May 9. Any document that contains information as to when CSIRO or its board learned that the Turnbull cabinet had endorsed an extension of Larry Marshall's contract (including the date of that cabinet decision). Any documents that contains any details of Dr Marshall’s extension, such as the number of years, performance targets and any salary details.

FOI 2016/29

Date of release: 12 August 2016

Summary of FOI Request: Any publications relating to "Underground Coal Gasification" which have been drafted by or released by the CSIRO or written by another entity which sources resources or collaboration or input from the CSIRO.

FOI 2016/39

Date of release: 5 September 2016

Summary of FOI Request: The minutes of the June Board meetings; any correspondence between the Chair and the Board and Dr Marshall, between the Board and the then Minister for Science, Christopher Pyne and/or his office between 1 May 2016 and 31 July 2016 in relation to Dr Marshall's contract and possible extension.

FOI 2016/42

Date of release: 7 October 2016

Summary of FOI Request: Correspondence between the CSIRO and all other departments of the WA Government regarding the WA Shark Hazard Mitigation Drum-Line Program, specifically, Department of Premier and Cabinet, WA Office of Science, WA Department of Fisheries, WA Department of Environment and WA Environmental Protection Authority.